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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Spotted Water Hemlock-Cicuta maculata

This pretty flower that likes to grow by the water is actually very poisonous if eaten. It's spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata), a member of the Carrot/Parsley Family (Apiaceae). It can grow 3 to 6 feet tall and the leaves are pinnate or doubly pinnate.

The white flowers are found in umbels about six inches across.
For more information about spotted water hemlock, click here.

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